| Xiasi Dog |
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| Other names | Guizhou Xiasi Hound. Lower Dog, Lower Division Dog, White Dragon Dog |
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| Origin | China |
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| Breed status | Not recognized as a breed by any major kennel club. |
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| Height |
Males |
46-50 cm |
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Females |
45-47 cm |
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| Weight |
Males |
16-20 kg |
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Females |
14-18 kg |
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| Coat |
Wire |
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| Color |
White, cream |
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| Dog (domestic dog) |
Xiasi Dog (Chinese: 下司犬) or Lower Division Dog is a breed of tugou named after the village of Xiasi, Guizhou Province in China where they have been raised by the Miao people for thousands of years. Historically bred as a hunting dog and watchdog, the Xiasi Dog is prized today for bringing wealth to the family. Today the breed is critically endangered with low genetic diversity and an estimate of only 270 purebred Xiasi left. Xiasi Dogs are now accepted in most Chinese dog shows.